I think that this is the best pub in Cologne and I’m unanimous in that as Mrs. Slocombe would say…..
Styled to look like a traditional bar, this is firmly on-trend as far as I’m concerned. The menu is on Untappd, there’s a wide range of craft beer and the vibe was welcoming and laid-back.
This is the first time that I’ve seen this at a German bar and it’s in a city where a few of the brewery bars don’t even willingly accept cards.
The bar arrangement and I’d note that I got there soon after it opened, although it got busier quickly.
The beer selection.
I like quirky decoration.
Raw fire in a bar, what could possibly go wrong….
The food menu.
But, back to the main event which was the beer. This is the Howling Wolf from Two Chefs Brewing who are based in Amsterdam, with the porter being rich with flavours of coffee and dark chocolate.
Next was the Alexander from Brouwerij Rodenbach of Belgium. This was very punchy from the cherries, lightly tart, rounded and suitably slightly sweet. I’m not very knowledgeable about Belgian beers, but I’m ready to learn….. It’s good to be flexible like that.
I then realised I hadn’t had anything German, which was a bit of an omission, so I went for the Death Luxury from the Sudden Death Brewing Company. This was heavy on the citrus, but refreshing, smooth and moreish.
I very much liked this bar, it was welcoming, informal, on-trend, interesting and had one of the best selections that I could see in the wider region, let alone just in Cologne. All very lovely.